Occupational Therapist

Shrub Oak International School; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced cost meals

Employee assistance program

Health, vision, dental, life, and pet+

FSA

PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School in New York is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our on-site clinical team serving autistic students in a residential and day program.

You will assess, plan, and deliver student-centered OT services, collaborate with an interdisciplinary staff, and maintain detailed documentation to support progress and safety on campus.

A master’s degree in OT and NY license are required; 3 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed NY OT with OT-R or OT-D in good standing.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with autism/developmental disabilities preferred; school or residential setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal occupational therapy assessments evaluating functional, sensory, and daily living skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans aligned with student goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support across academic and residential environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State OT license (OT-R/OT-D)

Job description

Occupational Therapist Compensation: $85,000-$110,000 based on experience :

Clinical Type: Exempt Reports To: Clinical Director Location: On Site

Company Overview:

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus, which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Who We Are:

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals who work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

Our clinical services focus on trauma-informed care and are specialized for autism practices. We focus on strong interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure consistent delivery of complex and meaningful clinical work. We have created a unique treatment environment that includes a sensory gym, multi-sensory environment, nature-based therapy, a small farm/animal-assisted opportunities, and a teaching kitchen.

We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

Benefits:

(check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You utilize student-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based occupational therapy approaches to support independence and daily functioning.
• You are comfortable integrating therapeutic interventions across academic, residential, and campus life environments.
• You are collaborative with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, educators, residential staff, and families, to support coordinated care.
• You remain calm, analytical, and solutions-focused when responding to challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
• You are a professional with strong judgment and discretion when working with confidential student information.
• You are adaptable and able to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
• You are a strong and thorough communicator, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students’ functional, sensory, and daily living skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and interventions aligned with student goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support across academic and residential environments.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers regarding progress, development, and clinical needs.
• Provide consultation and guidance to staff to support student independence, skill acquisition, and functional outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, evaluations, and reports in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support students in developing life skills, self-regulation, and functional independence across settings.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, professional development, and campus programming to advance best practices.
• Remain current with advancements in occupational therapy and related clinical fields.
• Assist with additional programs, events, and services as needed.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Current New York State Occupational Therapist license (OT-R or OT-D) in good professional standing required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities preferred; school or residential experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing challenging behaviors and supporting crisis intervention is required.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass TB test screening is required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract screening is preferred; ability to commute to and work on-site is required.
• Ability to handle high-acuity behavioral situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required training.
• Our campus consists of some paved areas, but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible; however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
• Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
• You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Clinical:

• Occupational therapy assessment and intervention
• Sensory integration and functional skill development
• Treatment planning and goal setting
• Data collection and progress monitoring
• Crisis response and behavioral support
• CPR
• First Aid

Behavioral:

• Student-centered and strength-based approach
• Emotional regulation support and modeling
• De-escalation and crisis management